I spent the first few years of my accounting journey working in public accounting in the area of taxation. I worked countless hours, met amazing people, and developed transferable skills during my years in tax and I would not trade the experience for anything. Although it was a career that was full of promise, I ultimately decided to leave public accounting in the Spring of 2019.
https://youtu.be/jHAwnoACKxQ Could we be spending too much time working? Judging by how active we all are on social media, my guess would be no. We can all agree, however, that finding the perfect balance between work and life is important. In today’s post I am breaking down whether or not work-life balance is attainable in [...]
If you have ever doubted yourself or your abilities at work despite having the credentials to perform- this video is for you. Let's discuss how to manage that little voice in your head that has been trying to hold you back.
If you are just starting your full time role in accounting, here are a few things you should consider doing to make sure you get off to a smooth start.
With recruiting season in full swing, you want to be sure that you are prepared for what lies ahead. Don't be that student at the career fair who just takes the free moleskin notebook and walks away. Make a connection that will leave a positive and lasting impression.
The time has finally come for you to walk (or strut) across that stage and turn your tassel. You've worked tirelessly for this moment and it's finally here. Now that you've earned your degree in accounting, you probably have a cute little idea about how your future will play out. Here are a couple of things to consider.
At last, the light at the end of the tunnel is starting to peek through the clouds and your college career is coming to a close. If you played your cards right, you already have a job offer lined up and a plan to finish strong. However, if you are headed into this final year with few job prospects and having a "come to Jesus moment" about your future, no worries. This time, two years ago I was in your shoes so let's walk through this together....
Let's face it, while the accounting industry can be quite riveting, there are a few topics that leave a bit to be desired. There is something about sitting in cold room and listening to a monotone presentation on economic nexus that makes the eyelids feel heavy. Falling asleep or even putting your head down is [...]
I attended the NABA National Convention this June in New Orleans, LA. NABA is the National Association for Black Accountants offering membership to both accounting students and professionals. Click here to learn more about the organization. I documented some of my time at the conference and I am excited to share with you what the convention [...]
So you have just started to get acclimated at your firm when you get a calendar invite for the company happy hour. Naturally you think, "free booze?, yes please!" Here are a few things to consider before you R.S.V.P for that happy hour. To Go or Not to Go? So if you are contemplating whether [...]
